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Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: While I can understand the concerns, to be fair to the Minister of State, these issues were raised on Second Stage by both sides of the House — I raised them too.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The Minister of State gave undertakings in responding on Second Stage, and he has repeated them here, that there will be an amendment in this area and in other areas such as the sale of apartments to tenants, not only in Dublin but in other parts of the country. That could happen on Report Stage here or it could be on Committee Stage or Report Stage in the Dáil.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: In any case, because this House is instigating this Bill, it must come back here for final scrutiny. There will still be plenty of opportunity to consider this amendment as and when it comes, and to comment appropriately.

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: It is only the corner piece.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The points on the need for a debate on the banking system have been well and regularly made in this House. I am sure the Leader will afford us an opportunity with regard to the Finance Bill but there is a need for a particular debate in addition to that, as many Members have stated. A number of factors have delayed this. One is the production of the PricewaterhouseCoopers report for the...

Seanad: Agriculture Sector: Statements (18 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: This debate provides us with an opportunity to discuss agriculture in a more rounded sense. Last week, we debated a Private Members' motion concerning the effects of budgetary decisions on the agriculture sector and today's debate should consider the wider picture. There is no doubt that Ireland can still gain much from its ability to produce good quality food. In that regard, we need to...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: It has passed into legend that at the negotiations on the programme for Government last year, Séamus Brennan turned to those of us who were sitting on the other side of the table and said: "You are playing senior hurling now lads." It might seem like a very condescending comment in cold print, but it was meant as a statement of encouragement. The role he played in those negotiations was...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Norris, Coghlan, Cummins and Quinn spoke about the quality of Seanad business. There has been a slow response in receiving legislation from the Dáil. The current situation is that there are two Bills before us on Committee Stage, the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008, which will return next week, and the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008, which is...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The previous decision on the cervical vaccine was made in August. Members are aware that since then the returns for August and September, in the run-up to the budget of 14 October, showed deteriorating public finances. On that account, one of the first decisions in trying to get a level of control on public finances is not to proceed with additional expenditure that had not happened in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: It was a difficult decision to make, but in terms of financial control, it was one of the easier and more necessary decisions to make. It would be ideal if a vaccination could be put in place——

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The main measure towards controlling cervical cancer here, reducing its incidence and dealing with its occurrence is the screening programme. The Government is spending €35 million on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: In the sense of some of the contributions, one would think it was a case of either-or.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The situation is as it is with regard to the matter. I am sure opportunities will be taken and if there is a need for a particular debate, we will address that with the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: I would prefer if it did not happen, but I understand the circumstances in which it is happening.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senators Hannigan, Norris, Ormonde and Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of the banks, in particular, their effect on small businesses. Today, a spokesperson for one of the two largest banks — a second of such banks — said he does not see an immediate need for recapitalisation in terms of its profitability. We heard such comments before the introduction of the guarantee scheme and we are in...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: If the Government is to effect savings in this area and ensure both bodies can operate properly, they must be located near each other if they are to share such secretariat facilities. It should be put to the Minister to consider whether that is possible and whether it would effect other savings at the same time. Senator Keaveney raised the question of the white fish fleet restrictions in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: If we are considering the spring, it will be between February and May.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senator Coffey asked about the waste management strategy. I share many of his reservations and, on a personal note, I have always felt some discomfort regarding the carbon footprint caused by sending recycled material as far afield as China. If recycling requires the existence of markets, dealing with waste under the proximity principle means that recycled materials should be used close to...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: I am responding to Senator Coffey's question.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: If you let me finish, I will.